How high can I go? From 500 to ????

[Cops_yj1989]

I am currently running a PIII 500 in my comp. As it stands now, that is the only bottleneck I have (stats are below). Short of buying a new Mobo, what is the highest chip I can put in? I've heard 800mhz, but the source was a little "less than trustworthy", So any expert opinions are appreciated http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

How 'bout on a socket 7 running a 166? What would the highest be? (kids comp)

PIII 500
768Mb PC100 RAM(256 X 3...found a good deal!)
Voodoo3 running @ 190 Mhz
DVD
CD-RW
yadda-yadda-yadda

[DanU]

You're going to need to supply more info. What motherboards you are using? What bus speeds do the mobos support? What CPU voltages do they support?

[voogru]

Yes Tell us all the other

yadda-yadda-yadda http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif


Ill make my best attept to help http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

-voogru

[Cops_yj1989]

I'm almost ashamed to admit it, but it started out as a bare bones HP (I do beleive its an Asus Mobo)...I got as a gift from the wife (never turn down a gift from the SO!). I have since added everything else to replace the OEM **** (video, sound, NIC, slave HDD, and a Zip drive) But I have yet to tackle the CPU. I'll crack it open and see what adjustments are avail when I get home...

My "kids" system is self built, but I used a **** Mobo (soon to be replaced!)

[socalgal]

Moved to CPU / OC forum.